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Family resilience can help protect children from climate change

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Briefings

A 2026 article by Mary McKay, a Brown School professor at Washington University, suggests that strengthening families before extreme weather events can protect children's health and well-being. The evidence indicates that pre-disaster family support may mitigate risks associated with climate-related disasters. The study focuses on mental health outcomes for children during such events. The research is presented as a potential strategy for climate adaptation, though specific data on effectiveness remains preliminary.

Key points

• Mary McKay, a professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, states that strengthening families before disasters can help protect children's health and well-being.
• The evidence suggests that pre-disaster family support may mitigate risks associated with climate-related disasters, though specific data on effectiveness remains preliminary.

Context and limitations

The evidence is from a 2026 article and represents a single expert opinion rather than a comprehensive study. Specific data on effectiveness remains preliminary, and the study focuses on mental health outcomes rather than broader health impacts.

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